There are many kinds ###### essays. In an argumentative ######, your goal is to ###### the reader. You want ###### to agree with your ###### of view. To convince ######, you need three things. ######, you need an interesting ######. You also need strong ###### to prove your position. ######, you need good arguments.

Find A Good Topic

###### of a few topics ###### have different points of ######. Pick a topic you ###### excited about.]]>
To pick ###### side, you have to ###### "pros" and "cons." A "######" is an argument for ###### position. A "con" is ###### argument against it. Try ###### a line down the ###### of a piece of ######. List at least three ###### points for each side.

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• ###### makeup covers scars or ######.

• Wearing makeup should ###### a student's choice.

• ###### school can't suddenly make ###### a rule.

• The ###### is using stereotypes about ###### boys and girls should ######.

Cons. No, it is not discrimination, because:

• Makeup is ###### worn by girls.

• ###### boy is just trying ###### get attention.

• The ###### has to make rules ###### that students don't distract ###### other.

• The school ###### to decide the dress ######.]]>
Gather Evidence

At this ######, you need to prove ###### your points are true. ###### have to be backed ###### by evidence. Types of ###### include numbers, examples and ###### opinions. Make sure to ###### more than one type ###### evidence.

Write The Essay

When you have ###### evidence, you can start ###### your essay. The essay ###### have three parts. These ###### the introduction, the body ###### the conclusion.

In the ###### paragraph, explain your topic ###### a few sentences. Include ###### background information and what ###### position is.]]>
The middle contains ###### main part of your ######. This can be many ###### long. In this part, ###### should explain the other ###### too. Then, tell your ###### what you think, and ###### evidence to show why ###### are right.

In the ###### few paragraphs, you should ###### your point. Show why ###### side makes the most ######.]]>